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Hear from Harper

The Cory MD has been answering questions from fans across the banding world...

Harper
  Philip Harper has been answering questions from Cory fans across the world

The British Open & Brass in Concert champion, Cory has launched the first of a three-part series of video interviews with Musical Director, Philip Harper.

Hear from Harper

In 'Hear from Harper', Philip answers questions submitted by the band's social media followers from around the world, enabling him to give some enlightening answers on a whole range of topics — from open adjudication to Strictly Come Dancing!

He even talks about how he feared for the sack, and divulges exactly how tall he is.

He even talks about how he feared for the sack, and divulges exactly how tall he is4BR

Behind the scenes

Philip told 4BR: "People don't often get to see and hear what happens behind the scenes in elite banding unless you are part of one of them, but that's something at Cory we're making real efforts to change.

Hopefully this series of interviews will provide them with some insight and interesting revelations."

Part 1

The first part of the 'Hear from Harper' series can be viewed at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLYAlZ6UEBU

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